CRUISE holiday specialist ecruising.travel has just released an exclusive cruise tour package that tours the main three must-see cities in China and cruises through Japan on board Ovation of the Seas to Hong Kong.

This 17-night itinerary has been reduced to $5399 per person (was $8069) but must be booked and deposited by September 30, unless sold out prior.

Departing Australia on October 3, the land touring includes many highlights from the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, the ancient city of Xian and the historic capital Beijing. This nine-day itinerary is perfect for first time visitors as all the main highlights are included, as well as interesting activities. Included is Shanghai’s Old Town and Yuyuan garden, the beautiful water town- Zhujiajiao, and introduction to the Terra Cotta Warriors by a curator at the museum, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City as well as visiting the less-visited and populated section of the Great Wall – the Mutianyu pass with a cable car ride.

Embark on Ovation of the Seas in Beijing and have a day at sea before enjoying an overnight port stay in Kumamoto in Japan before enjoying all the activities at seas before reaching your final destination of Hong Kong where you will spend three nights at the Marco Polo Hotel.

Priced from $5399 per person twin share, the package includes return economy airfares from Australia, nine-nights’ accommodation in centrally located hotels, a private nine-day China land tour with comprehensive sightseeing, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and some speciality meals, six nights cruise accommodation with all meals, a Hong Kong MRT pass, Lantau Land & Sea guided tour and airport express pass in Hong Kong as well as port charges and government taxes.